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11 Weird and Fascinating Wedding Traditions from Around the World
When it comes to love, tradition and weddings, there are no borders. While throwing the bouquet or wearing something blue is a wedding staple in most Western places, there are countless meaningful traditions from around the world that are drastically different from one another. Some are sweet (In Ireland the bride’s feet must stay on the floor at all times when she and the groom are dancing) and some are really weird (In Mauritania, girls between five and 15 years are sent to “fat farms” to pile on the pounds before their wedding.), and some are so fun and unique.